News July 2009

On Friday in the camp Novogorsk the practice of Russian National team was opened to Media. Headed by David Blatt, team is preparing for Eurobasket in Poland, where Russia will defend the champion’s title. BC Khimki players Vitaly Fridzon, Petr Gubanov and Timofey Mozgov are in the roster.

The head coach of Lithuanian team Ramunas Butautas named the BC Khimki center Robertas Javtokas the captain of National team. 29-years old Javtokas is known by his combative spirit, very experienced player and he is held in respect. Now Lithuanian team is preparing for Eurobasket in Poland. Our congratulations to Robertas!

Spanish basketball players Carlos Cabezas and Raúl López have been officially introduced today as new Khimki players. Incosol Hotel, in Marbella (Malaga, Spain), has held the press conference and many Spanish journalists have been there to take the first photo of Cabezas and Lopez with their new t-shirt. Both players have been accompanied by their new team general manager, Victor Bychkov, and their new trainer, Sergio Scariolo.

The 2009-10 Euroleague season marked its first event Wednesday as the regular season and qualifying rounds draws ere held in Barcelona, Spain. BC Khimki will play in group D with Panathinaikos Athens, Real Madrid, AJ Milano, Asseco Prokom and EWE Baskets.

After Raul Lopez BC Khimki signed a 2 years contract with another player of National team of Spain – Carlos Cabezas. Now the guard is preparing to European championship in Spanish team, headed by Sergio Scariolo.